2005 Chevrolet Malibu
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Steering is the leading concern among 1,393 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 26 Malibu model years with reports.
Of the 2005 reports, 65 involved a crash and 45 involved a fire. 69 people were injured and 3 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
SteeringJul 21, 2014
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain replacement intermediate steering shafts sold under the Dorman, OE Solutions, and Solutions brand names, part numbers 425-167, 2425167, and 7-3074, for installation on 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6, and 2007-2009 Saturn Aura vehicles. The affected steering shafts may have a yoke that inadequately supports the u-joint bearing resulting in a premature failure.
A joint bearing that fails prematurely may cause separation of the u-joint resulting in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will refund the purchase price or replace the steering shafts, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492.
Campaign 14E044000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringMay 14, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features.
Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed an Interim letter to customers on July 14, 2014. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). GM's number for this recall is 13036.
Campaign 14V252000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionApr 30, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 29, 2014, that they are recalling 56,214 model year 2007 and 2008 Saturn Aura vehicles. On May 22, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 1,074,899 model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured from May 16, 2003, through October 5, 2007, model year 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured from June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, and model year 2005-2008 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured from May 26, 2004, through September 28, 2007, and equipped with 4-speed transmissions. The total number vehicles being recalled is now 1,131,113.
If the transmission shift cable fractures while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite selecting the PARK position, the transmission may not be in PARK. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
GM will notify owners, and GM dealers will replace the shift cable assembly and mounting bracket, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 14152.
Campaign 14V224000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, electric power assist systemMar 31, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010 Cobalt, 2008-2009 Saturn Aura and 2004-2007 Ion, and 2005-2009 Pontiac G6. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.
If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will perform one of four bulletins. Parts are not currently available. GM expects to send an interim notification around May 28, 2014. When parts are available, owners will be mailed a second letter to come in to have the applicable bulletin applied. Bulletin 14115 covers model year 2004-2007 Saturn Ion, 2009-2010 Chevrolet HHR and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalts. Dealers will replace the EPS motor. Bulletin 14116 covers model year 2004-2006 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx, 2005-2006 Pontiac G6 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from March 1, 2008, through June 27, 2008. Dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly. Bulletin 14117 covers model year 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from February 1, 2008, through February 28, 2008. Dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly and EPS motor controller unit. Bulletin 14118 covers model year 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from October 1, 2007, through January 31, 2008. Dealers will replace the EPS motor controller unit. The recall began on July 17, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, and Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. GM's number for this recall is N140115. Note: GM bulletin number 14119 will be implemented for model year 2006-2008 and early production of 2009 Chevrolet HHR (non-turbo) and model year 2003 Saturn ION to provide EPS Motor replacement for the life of the vehicle.
Campaign 14V153000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpFeb 28, 2011
TI AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN FUEL PUMPS, PART NUMBERS TU456 AND TU303, SOLD UNDER VARIOUS BRAND NAMES AS AFTERMARKET AND REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE MOTOR VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MAY SEIZE, STOPPING THE FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE CREATING A STALLING CONDITION.
A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE IN USE.
TI AUTOMOTIVE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND WILL REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP WITH A NEW OR REWORKED FUEL PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TI AUTOMOTIVE AT 1-866-867-3759 OR LOG ON TO WWW.RECALLRESPONSE.COM.
Campaign 11E009000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Campaign 09E012000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: electrical system
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Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Service brakes, Jun 19, 2014
WHILE TRAVELING HOME I WAS PULLED OVER BY A STATE TROOPER. I WAS TOLD I WAS NOT USING MY SIGNAL LIGHTS AND MY BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. FOR THE PAST FEW WEEKS MY ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON BUT I JUST HAD BRAKES PUT ON MY CAR. WHEN I DRIVE IN THE RAIN MY BRAKE PETAL GOES ALMOST TO THE FLOOR BEFORE I CAN STOP AND MY CAR MAKES STRANGE SCRUBBING NOISES FROM TIME TO TIME. AS ADVISED I HAD MY LIGHTS CHECKED BY A PROFESSIONAL AND IT WAS FOUND MY LIGHTS SEEMED TO BE BURNED/MELTED AT THE BOTTOM WHERE THE BULBS CONNECT TO THE BASE. I HAVE REPLACED THEM SEVERAL TIMES AND DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THEY HAVE TO BE REPLACED SO OFTEN. DUE TO THESE ISSUES I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IN THE RAIN AND CONSTANTLY CHECK MY BRAKE AND SIGNAL LIGHTS. *TR
Electrical system, Engine, Jun 16, 2014
VEHICLE DISABLED ITSELF WHILE DRIVING. PASS-LOCK WILL NOT ALLOW CAR TO RESTART. ON GOING PROBLEM. *TR
Electrical system, Service brakes, Jun 13, 2014
I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE TO MY LOCAL AUTO MECHANIC COMPLAINING OF A STEERING/// FRONT BRAKE ENGAGING PREMATURELY ISSUE. MY MECHANIC LOOKED AT MY FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM AND ESTABLISHED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE ACTUALLY UNITS THAT MAKE UP THE FRONT BRAKING SYSTEM. HE THEN INSTRUCTED ME TO TAKE MY VEHICLE TO THE CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP AND HAVE THEM LOOK AT THE VEHICLE'S COMPUTER TO SEE IF THEY CAN DIAGNOSE A POSSIBLE SENSOR ISSUE. I FOLLOWED HIS ADVICE. WHILE DRIVING AT APROX 40 -45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO "SHIMMY" UNCONTROLLABLY. AT THIS SAME TIME, THE FRONT BRAKES BEGAN TO ENGAGE INDEPENDENT OF THE BRAKE PEDDLES BEING DEPRESSED. I PULLED THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD AND PARKED ON A SIDE STREET. AS THE VEHICLE SAT STATIONARY, I NOTICES SMOKE EMINATING FROM BOTH FRONT WHEELWELLS. MOMENTS LATER, THE TIRE VALVE IN MY FRONT LEFT TIRE BLEW, CAUSING THE TIRE TO DEFLATE. I THEN HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. I TOLD THEM WHAT HAD HAPPENED. I ALSO INFORMED THEM THAT I HAD ALREADY TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC, DESCRIBING THE REASON WHY; THIS WAS 06/12/14. ON 06/13/14, THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME THAT THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE FRONT BRAKING SYSTEM. I THEN REMINDED THEM THAT I HAD ALREADY TOLD THEM THAT MY MECHANIC HAD ALREADY ESTABLISHED THAT FACT, AND THAT IT WAS HIS RECOMMENDATION THAT I BRING MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE CENTER FOR A MORE DETAILED DIAGNOSIS. AS IT STANDS RIGHT NOW, THE DEALERSHIP STILL DOES NOT KNOW WHY THE ISSUES I HIGHLIGHTED ARE HAPPENING. PLEASE NOTE - 05/21/14 I HAD BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALL. THIS PROBLEM BEGAN TO MANIFEST ITSELF SOON AFTER THAT RECALL WAS COMPLETED. *JS
Steering, Electrical system, Jun 5, 2014
THIS RELATES TO RECALL CAMPAIGN 14V153000. IN 2009, I FIRST BEGAN HAVING POWER STEERING FAILURES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM STOPPED. I WOULD FEEL THE STEERING WHEEL JERK TO THE PATH OF LEAST RESISTANCE (STRAIGHTEN) IF I WAS IN A TURN, AND WOULD HEAR THREE CHIMES (DING-DING-DING). IF I RELEASED THE GAS PEDAL, THE POWER STEERING WOULD RESUME OPERATIONS, BUT IF I MAINTAINED PEDAL ACTIVATION, POWER STEERING WOULD REMAIN OFF AND AN ALERT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE DASHBOARD INDICATING POWER STEERING FAILURE. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED WITH INCREASED FREQUENCY ON HOT DAYS, ESPECIALLY WHEN AIR CONDITIONING WAS OPERATING ON HIGH (LEADING ME TO BELIEVE THAT IT WAS A LOSS OF POWER TO THE STEERING COLUMN, INDUCED BY A PROBLEM WITH THE WAY THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS SET UP--GIVING HIGHER PRIORITY TO A/C FANS THAN TO THE POWER STEERING). IN OCTOBER 2009, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER SPECIAL BULLETIN 10183. HOWEVER, IN APRIL 2014, I BEGAN HAVING THIS PROBLEM AGAIN. ON EVERY DAY WHERE THE TEMPERATURE WAS ABOVE 75 DEGREES, I'VE HAD THIS ISSUE. I CALLED GM AND THEY STATED THAT MY VIN IS NOT AMONG THOSE AFFECTED, THOUGH I DRIVE A 2005 CHEVY MALIBU AND I CLEARLY HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM THAT OTHER VEHICLES USING THE SAME PARTS. THE DEALER REFUSES TO LOOK AT IT UNLESS I HAVE A RECALL LETTER. NHTSA SHOULD LOOK INTO HOW MANY CUSTOMERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED OUT OF THIS MY, ESPECIALLY SINCE THERE IS NOTHING IN THE LANGUAGE (OR LOGIC) OF THIS RECALL THAT SHOULD EXCLUDE MY VEHICLE. *TR
Steering, Electrical system, Exterior lighting, May 30, 2014
A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX LS. 156964 MILEAGE. THE STEERING WHEEL EMITTED A CLUCKING AND A CREAKING NOISE WHILE MAKING A TURN. A CLAPPING REPEATED NOISE SOMEWHERE IN THE WHEELS HAS APPEARED ALSO. BLINKERS BURNED OUT TOO OFTEN AND THE PLASTICS THAT COVER THEM ARE MELT DOWN. IF IT STAYS MORE THAN 10 MINUTES STOPPED AFTER DRIVING A WHILE, THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE START RISING TO THE OVERHEAT POINT, BUT IF YOU TURN ON THE AIR CONDITIONING IT COMES BACK TO THE MEDIUM READING MEASUREMENT GAUGE. *TR
Steering, Electrical system, May 30, 2014
THE WARNING CHIME WILL SOUND, THEN I SOMETIMES GET A WARNING NOTE ACROSS THE DASHBOARD STATING "POWER STEERING" & THEN FOR A BRIEF MOMENT I WILL HAVE TROUBLE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL; ONE TIME WHEN THIS HAPPENED ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS FLASHED ACROSS THE DASHBOARD AND I LOST POWER FOR A SECOND & THEN EVERYTHING WENT BACK TO NORMAL UNTIL SEVERAL MILES LATER WHEN THE CHIMING CAME ON AGAIN; I PAID THE CHEVY DEALER TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING IN THE SUMMER OF 2012 BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARD. I AM NOW AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR. I DON'T WANT ANY REFUND, I JUST WANT THE CAR TO OPERATE RELIABLY & SAFELY. *TR
Electrical system, Equipment, May 27, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE ENGINE STALLED AS THE ANTI-THEFT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE THE PASS LOCK SENSOR AND THE IGNITION SWITCH WERE REPLACED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000.
Electrical system, May 27, 2014
TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER INSERTING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, IT FAILED TO TURN IN ORDER TO START THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 58,000. PM
Electrical system, May 23, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE IGNITION KEY WAS ABLE TO MOVE OUT OF POSITION CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WERE 128,000. RK
Steering, Electrical system, Service brakes, May 21, 2014
THE BRAKES LIGHTS ON MY VEHICLE COME ON WITHOUT PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE BRAKES RESULTING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL TO KICK OFF. THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL GO OFF ONCE THE BRAKES ARE PRESSED. THIS PRESENTS AN UNSAFE SITUATION AS IT IS NEVER KNOWN WHEN IT WILL HAPPEN. THIS RESULTED IN MY VEHICLE BEING REAR ENDED WHILE AT A STOP SIGN COMING OFF THE OFF RAMP FROM THE HIGHWAY. I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THIS ISSUE FIXED SEVERAL TIMES AND IT KEEPS REOCCURRING. THE POWER STEERING GOES COMPLETELY OUT ON THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AT RANDOM TIMES. I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THIS FIXED AT LEAST TWO TIMES. I KNOW THAT THERE HAVE BEEN RECALLS ON BOTH ISSUES FOR MY MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR HOWEVER I KEEP GETTING TOLD THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT ON THE LIST. *TR
Steering, Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), May 21, 2014
I HAD SENT AN EMAIL REGARDING THE RECALLS I HAD HEARD ABOUT. SOMEONE FROM YOUR COMPANY CALLED AND ALSO CONTACTED NICK CHEVROLET. WHEN I WAS TALKING TO THE SERVICE TECH ([XXX]) HE MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR ME TO DROP MY CAR OFF SO THAT THEY COULD LOOK AT ALL OF THE ISSUES I WAS HAVING. WHEN I GOT TO THE DEALERSHIP ON SATURDAY MAY 17TH I SPOKE WITH LOUIS AND EXPLAINED WHAT WAS GOING ON AND WHAT [XXX] TOLD ME TO DO. [XXX] THEN PROCEEDED TO TELL ME "HE DIDN'T CARE WHAT I WAS TOLD, HE WAS THE SERVICE MANAGER" AT THAT POINT HE PROCEED TO TELL ME THAT THE ONLY RECALL FOR MY CAR WAS SOME WIRE AND THAT THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PART AND DIDN'T KNOW WHEN IT WOULD BE IN. SO HE DIDN'T LISTEN AND ANYTHING I HAD TO SAY ABOUT MY EMAIL TO YOU OR MY CONVERSATION WITH [XXX]. I AM EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED WITH GM AND THIS DEALERSHIP AND WOULD NOT RECOMMEND EITHER TO MY WORST ENEMY, HENCE MY LAST EMAIL. IF ANYTHING HAPPENS TO ME OR MY VEHICLE BECAUSE OF GM AND/OR [XXX] FROM NICK CHEVROLET BOTH WILL BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical system, May 20, 2014
ABS LIGHT WANT TO GO ON AND OFF FOR NO APPARENT REASON COMES ON TURN CAR OFF TURN CAR BACK ON LIGHT OFF . ON GOING OCCURRENCE. *TR
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, May 17, 2014
THE DRIVERS SIDE TURN SIGNAL BULB KEEPS BURNING OUT. I HAVE REPLACED THE BULB TWICE BUT IT CONTINUES TO BURN OUT. THERE ARE MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE. *JS
Electrical system, May 16, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD FAIL TO START AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train, Electrical system, Service brakes, May 15, 2014
VEHICLES BRAKE LIGHTS STICK ON WHILE DRIVING. SOMETIMES THEY FLASH WHEN GOING APROX 65 AND UP. IT APPEARS THE BRAKE LIGHTS ALSO FLASH WHEN CAR IS CHANGING GEARS. THE CAR ONCE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO DRIVE WHILE REVERSING AND LOST ALL POWER STEERING. ALSO THE BRAKES OR SOMETHING AT FRONT OF CAR SHAKES RAPIDLY WHEN ACCELERATING AND EVEN WORSE WHEN GOING DOWN HILLS. *TR
Electrical system, Apr 27, 2014
I STARTED MY CAR AND MY EMPTY LIGHT STARTED BLINKING AND DINGING SAYING THAT MY CAR HAD NO FUEL DESPITE THAT I HAD PUT IN $30 THE DAY BEFORE, BUT WHEN I LOOKED AT MY MILES TO EMPTY OPTION ON MY RADIO IT SAID 331 MILES TO EMPTY. I DECIDED ONCE I GOT TO WORK I'D TRY RESTARTING IT TO SEE IF THAT WORKED, WELL WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET I REALIZED NONE OF MY GAUGES WERE WORKING I WAS GOING AT LEAST 35-40 AND MY CAR WAS READING 0 RPMS AND 0 MPH WHICH MADE ME PANIC THINKING WELL IF MY CAR IS READING THAT IM NOT DRIVING AND THAT I HAVE NO GAS WHAT IF IT JUST SHUTS OFF ON ME? SO I PULLED OVER AFRAID THAT IT COULD CAUSE MY CAR TO SHUT OFF IT TOOK FIVE TIMES OF ME STARTING THE CAR AND TURNING IT BACK OFF FOR IT TO WORK. THE ONLY GAUGE THAT WAS DOING ANYTHING DURING THIS TIME WAS THE HOT COLD SENSOR FOR MY COOLANT WHICH WOULD GO THE MIDDLE AND THEN IMMEDIATELY FALL BACK TO COLD. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED AND IT MAKES ME FEEL EXTREMELY UPSET AND AFRAID TO DRIVE MY OWN CAR! SINCE IT HAS STOPPED DOING THIS I DON'T KNOW WHAT TAKING IT INTO A SHOP WILL DO SINCE THEY CAN'T DIAGNOSE A PROBLEM IF IT ISN'T OCCURRING AT THE TIME. *TR
Steering, Electrical system, Air bags, Apr 25, 2014
I HAVE A 2005 CHEVY MALIBU IT HAS ALL OF THE SYMPTOMS AS THE RECALL FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHEN IT WANTS TO, IT SHUTS OFF SOMETIMES WHEN YOU COME TO A STOP AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON, IT HAS NOT OCCURRED SINCE WE PUT THE KEY ON A RING BY ITSELF, BUT THEY WON"T HONOR IT SAYS IT'S NOT ON THE LIST BUT THE 2005 MALIBU MAXX IS ON THE LIST! THE MAXX IS THE SAME CAR BUT WITH A HATCHBACK INSTEAD OF A TRUNK, CAN U PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS AND TELL ME WHAT IF ANYTHING CAN I DO? *TR
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Engine, Apr 22, 2014
WE BOUGHT A 2005 CHEVY MALIBU CLASSIC BASE MODEL FROM A REPUTABLE DEALER. EVERYTHING WAS WORKING FINE UNTIL MY SON FLIPPED THE SWITCH ON THE TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR FOR THE LIGHTS FROM "AUTO" TO FULL LIGHTS AT NIGHT. THE DASH CLUSTER ILLUMINATION WENT OUT ALONG WITH THE RADIO BACK LIGHTING, HVAC BACK LIGHTING, DOOR LOCK AND WINDOW SWITCH LIGHTING. THE DOME LIGHT STOPPED WORKING. THE DOME LIGHT HAD BURNED WIRES AND THE PLASTIC FIXTURE WAS BURNED. REPLACED IT BACK TO THE HARNESS. FUSES KEPT BLOWING. HAVE SINCE TRIED REPLACING THE TURN INDICATOR/LIGHTS/WIPER MODULE, THE DIMMER SWITCH, AND DASH CLUSTER, UPON INSPECTING THE BODY CONTROL MODULE I FOUND CORRODED MODULE CONNECTORS THAT WERE CORRODED AND BURNED. NOW THE CAR WON'T START AND THE SUSPECT IS THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM. THIS IS CLEARLY AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION FROM THE ASSEMBLY LINE AND THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN WASTE BY MYSELF MY SON AND OTHERS REPORTING ACROSS THE INTERNET WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS AS OURSELVES. *TR
Electrical system, Apr 22, 2014
2005 CHEVY MALIBU. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BEING STRANDED SEVERAL TIMES AND HAVING VEHICLE TOWED. CONSUMER FOUND MANY COMPLAINTS ON LINE FOR SAME PROBLEM. *SMD
Steering, Electrical system, Apr 20, 2014
I HAVE TO TURN MY STEERING WHEEL BACK AND FORTH AND MY SHIFTING GEAR IN ORDER TO START THE CAR THEN WHEN GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY COMPUTER GOES OFF STEERING BECOMES HARDER. A LIGHT COMES ON SHOWING A CAR AND A LOCK. A MESSAGE COMES ON THE COMPUTER "STEERING". IT DOES RANDOMLY. IS THERE A RECALL ON THIS? *TR
Electrical system, Engine, Apr 20, 2014
I WENT TO SCHOOL TO DROP OFF KIDS I WENT TO START THE CAR AN ALL THE LIGHTS IN THE DASH BOARD GOES ON BUT WONT CRANK. *TR
Electrical system, Air bags, Apr 17, 2014
2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER RECALL. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED, AS SHE WAS ARRIVING AT A BUSY INTERSECTION. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED, BECAUSE THE SHE WAS UNABLE TO RE-START THE VEHICLE. ACCORDING TO THE INVOICE, THE IGNITION CYLINDER WAS REPLACED. *JB
Electrical system, Latches/locks/linkages, Apr 2, 2014
DOOR LOCKS GO UP AND DOWN CONTINUOUSLY WHILE DRIVING THE CAR. WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED AND NOT LOCKED (INSIDE A SECURE GARAGE), THE FACTORY ALARM GOES OFF WHEN OPENING THE DOORS. THE ELECTRIC LOCK SWITCH ON THE DRIVER DOOR WILL NOT ALWAYS UNLOCK THE OTHER CAR DOORS. THE KEY-IN-IGNITION CHIME HAS STARTED CHIMING EVEN WHEN THE KEYS ARE NOT IN THE IGNITION. THIS ALL STARTED SUNDAY, MARCH 30TH, 2014. IT HAS CONTINUED DAILY FROM THEN UNTIL NOW (WEDNESDAY APRIL 2ND) AND IS STILL HAPPENING. *TR
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 28, 2014
LIKE THE CURRENT GM COBALT PROBLEMS, CAR STALLED WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE. LUCKILY WE WERE ABLE TO PULL TO SIDE OF THE ROAD AND GET TOWED. IT WAS IN THE GARAGE FOR A WEEK AND THEY COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM EVEN WITH DRIVING IT 50 MILES A DAY. LOCAL DEALER SAID THEY HAD NOT HAD PROBLEMS, BUT I COULD BRING IT IN. LOTS OF COMPLAINTS ON INTERNET ABOUT THIS, BUT NO SERVICE BULLETINS OR RECALLS. CAR HAS 35K MILES ON IT, BUT MY WIFE WILL NO LONGER DRIVE IT. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Mar 6, 2014
I CONSIDER US LUCKY. WE WERE IN A WAL-MART PARKING LOT 25 MILES FROM HOME, AND THE CAR WOULDN'T START. I PLAYED WITH THE IGNITION OFF AND ON FOR HALF AN HOUR, AND A CONNECTION WAS MADE, AND THE CAR STARTED. I WAS CAREFUL TO KEEP IT RUNNING, AND MADE IT HOME. THE NEXT DAY, THE SAME PROBLEM. THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO THE FUEL PUMP WAS MISSING. I HAD IT TOWED TO MY REPAIR SHOP, AND THEY REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH. COST $620.54. ON 2/7/2013 THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. I FEEL THAT THE INCIDENTS ARE CONNECTED. I THINK THE LOSS OF ELECTRICAL FEED TO THE FUEL PUMP HARMED THE PUMP, AND CAUSED IT TO FAIL. COST OF FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT WAS $635.11.THIS ADDS UP TO $1255.65 REPAIR BILLS WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN UNNECESSARY. I FEEL THERE ARE MORE CARS OUT THERE THAT GM SHOULD BE MADE TO RECALL AND REPAIR WITH BETTER PARTS. I WAS LUCKY! OTHERS WERE NOT, AND WE DON'T NEED MORE UNNECESSARY DEATHS ON OUR HIGHWAYS. *TR